Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Officer, Christian Version, By Braca Knaus, C.1943 GTRexclude it was awarded to personnel

it was awarded to personnel that worked continuously in Africa

This is a female NSDAP supporter’s bracelet

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the citation states “During the period June 10 to 12

Croatia, Independent State. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Officer, Christian Version, By Braca Knaus, C.1943 GTRexclude it was awarded to personnel(Red za zasluge). Instituted in 1942. In frosted silver with red enamels, maker marked "BK" (Braa Knaus, Zagreb) and NDH state hallmarked on the pin, measuring 70. 5 mm (w) x 71 mm (h), vertical pinback, remains very fine. Accompanied by the star of the order, in silver with red enamels, measuring 44. 5 mm (w) x 47. 7 mm (h inclusive of its integral suspension), intact enamels, light silvering wear, without ribbon, near extremely fine. This offering